Definitions for Biometrics
ˌbaɪ əˈmɛ trɪksbio·met·rics

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. biometrics, biometry, biostatisticsnoun

   a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. biometricsnoun

   The measurement of biological data

2. biometricsnoun

   The measurement and recording of the physical characteristics of an individual for use in subsequent personal identification.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Biometrics

   Biometrics are body measurements and calculations related to human characteristics. Biometric authentication (or realistic authentication) is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals. Biometric identifiers are often categorized as physiological characteristics which are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint, palm veins, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina, odor/scent, voice, shape of ears and gait. Behavioral characteristics are related to the pattern of behavior of a person, including but not limited to mouse movement, typing rhythm, gait, signature, behavioral profiling, and credentials. Some researchers have coined the term behaviometrics to describe the latter class of biometrics.More traditional means of access control include token-based identification systems, such as a driver's license or passport, and knowledge-based identification systems, such as a password or personal identification number. Since biometric identifiers are unique to individuals, they are more reliable in verifying identity than token and knowledge-based methods; however, the collection of biometric identifiers raises privacy concerns about the ultimate use of this information.

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1. biometrics

   Biometrics refers to the measurement and statistical analysis of a person's physical and behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice, facial patterns, iris or eye recognition, hand measurements, or DNA, which are unique to the individual and used for identification or access control. This field of technology is often used in security, law enforcement, and identity verification.

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1. Biometrics

   Biometrics refers to the identification of humans by their characteristics or traits. Biometrics is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals. Biometric identifiers are often categorized as physiological versus behavioral characteristics. Physiological characteristics are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint, face recognition, DNA, Palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina and odour/scent. Behavioral characteristics are related to the behavior of a person, including but not limited to: typing rhythm, gait, and voice. Some researchers have coined the term behaviometrics to describe the latter class of biometrics. More traditional means of access control include token-based identification systems, such as a driver's license or passport, and knowledge-based identification systems, such as a password or personal identification number. Since biometric identifiers are unique to individuals, they are more reliable in verifying identity than token and knowledge-based methods; however, the collection of biometric identifiers raises privacy concerns about the ultimate use of this information.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. biometrics

   The process of recognizing an individual based on measurable anatomical, physiological, and behavioral characteristics.

Matched Categories

1. • Life Science
   • Statistics

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Biometrics in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Biometrics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Biometrics in a Sentence

1. Michael Rogers:

   Three definite hits: biometrics, large screen home displays, video telephone calls, skype and FaceTime are part of everyday usage; by the end of the decade I think it will be totally natural for younger users to transition from text to audio to video in a single call, depending on the content at the moment.

2. Claude Arnold:

   Our intelligence from Iraq is much greater than in Syria because we had a military presence there for so long, we had biometrics, fingerprints, and documentary evidence to identify bad actors. But cases like these show this vetting process is not foolproof.

3. Bob Rudis:

   Biometrics could make things better. The problem is how we end up implementing it, if you have a system that's not that well designed for security... I'd be afraid of the loss of that biometric data to someone else.

4. Jackson Shaw:

   Raising your iPhone to authenticate yourself is going to bring further legitimacy to biometrics-based authentication and true ease-of-use.

5. Sarah Clark:

   Combining biometrics and mobile phones is something that could also take off really well, yet, it is very early in terms of saying which one people are going to favor.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Biometrics
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Biometrics
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometrics
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Biometrics
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Biometrics